Friday, January 24, 2025

Dr. Telle Whitney, Thriving Cultures for Men & Women in Technology

Bill & Melinda Gates Center for Computer Science & Engineering (CSE2) University of Washington, Seattle, WA, United States

The excitement of technology is contagious. Technologies, such as artificial intelligence and blockchain promise to revolutionize our society and our lives. And yet technology creation still lacks significant participation from women, as well as underrepresented minorities and people with disabilities. Dr. Whitney, a Computer Scientist, entrepreneur and world-recognized expert on Women in Technology will speak […]

Fundamentals for Startups: Sales 101 for Early Stage Companies

CoMotion Labs @ Fluke Hall, University of Washington 4000 Mason Road, Suite 300, Seattle, WA

In this talk, Gowri will discuss the fundamentals of sales for early stage startups: How to build a foundation for sales process; developing a sales operation; and measuring metrics. How do you make everybody a salesperson? What do you look for in your first sales hire and when to bring on a manager. This session […]

Fundamentals for Startups: Innovativeness: Flourishing or Withering? How to keep the heart of innovation beating strong

Virtual - Online WA, United States

WHEN Friday, May 1, 2020, 12 – 1 p.m. WHERE washington.zoom.us… EVENT TYPES Information Sessions, Lectures/Seminars TARGET AUDIENCE startups DESCRIPTION Join Kristiina Hiukka to find out how the 6C model can help you never lose sight of what is at the heart of thriving innovation. Innovation is not only interesting but it is crucial for your business’s growth. So, you […]

Fundamentals for Hardware Startups

WA, United States

There are many steps in bringing a hardware product to market. From schematics to breadboards, from MVP to mass production, the right product development process allows you to iterate quickly without blowing your entire budget in the early days.  John Murkowski, Co-founder of Pensar, will discuss the product development process from galvanizing the idea into Product Requirements and […]

Fundamentals for Hardware Startups: Business Models for Hardware Companies: An Investor’s Perspective

Virtual Event Bellevue, WA, United States

Chrissy Meyer will speak about common business models adopted by hardware companies, along with when and why they work. She’ll cover potential sources of revenue, spanning everything from high-volume consumer products to low-volume enterprise hardware. Finally, she’ll share her perspective as an early-stage investor on which business models are most attractive for those seeking venture […]

Fundamentals for Hardware Startups: How to Start Prototyping Your Next Smart Hardware Product

Online

Hardware is hard, but getting started doesn’t need to be. Startup founder Scott Heimendinger will show you ways to start prototyping your next great idea, without a massive bankroll. Through show-and-tell demos, you’ll learn where to start with Ardunio and microcontrollers, CAD and 3d printing, designing your first circuit board, and the steps along the […]

Fundamentals for Hardware Startups: Hardware vs. Software is a false choice – Hardware Enabled Services is the Future

Online

In today’s always on, always connected world, physical products that are not connected are increasingly rare to find. The ability for connected hardware to provide incredible consumer experiences has led to the proliferation of hardware enabled services, and highlights the promising future for hardware startups and entrepreneurs. This talk will focus on the benefits of […]

UW CoMotion presents: Fundamentals for Startups: Creating an Inclusive Culture From Day One

Virtual - Online WA, United States

Kim (she/her) is the global head of diversity, equity and inclusion at Remitly, a fintech company serving over 3 million immigrants throughout the world to conveniently send money safely and securely to their families across global borders. She has been in the financial services industry for over 20 years as a banking executive within credit […]

UW CoMotion presents: Sustainability in Hardware: How and Why

Virtual - Online WA, United States

Mardis Bagley will discuss the hidden risks and rewards of sustainable hardware, packaging, and supply chain management. He will share personal experiences, case studies, and a few tools that will help your journey in determining if sustainability is right for your company. Mardis is a Creative Director and co-founder at Nonfiction, a design firm based […]

VIRTUAL EVENT: Fundamentals for Startups: The Funding Path – A Framework for Startups on How to Evaluate Your Fundraising Options

Online

Isaac Kato is Managing Director of Techstars’ Seattle Accelerator. Techstars is a global startup ecosystem that helps entrepreneurs succeed. Isaac is a serial entrepreneur, technology leader, and investor. Before Techstars, Mr. Kato served as President of Mighty AI, a venture-backed company which was acquired by Uber. He has co-founded two companies – the first, Sven […]